1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
2 That he no longer should live the rest of [his] time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
3 For the time past of [our] life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:
4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with [them] to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of [you]:
5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.
6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
10 As every man hath received the gift, [even so] minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
11 If any man speak, [let him speak] as the oracles of God; if any man minister, [let him do it] as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy [are ye]; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or [as] a thief, or [as] an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.
16 Yet if [any man suffer] as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
17 For the time [is come] that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if [it] first [begin] at us, what shall the end [be] of them that obey not the gospel of God?
18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls [to him] in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
Versículos relacionados com 1 Peter, 4:
Chapter 4 of St. Peter's first epistle deals with the importance of holiness in the Christian life and the consequences of living according to God's will. Peter also emphasizes the importance of loving one another, serving others, and remaining firm in faith in the face of trials and sufferings. Next, I present five verses related to the topics addressed in this chapter:
Romans 12:9: "Love be without hypocrisy. Hat evil, clinging to good." This verse talks about the importance of sincere, without pretense, which should guide the relationships between Christians, as Peter also emphasizes in chapter 4.
2 Corinthians 5:15: "And he died for all, that those who live will no longer live for themselves, but to the one who died for them and rose." This passage talks about the importance of living for God and not to himself, as Peter also emphasizes in chapter 4.
Ephesians 6:10-11: "In addition, strengthen you in the Lord and in the strength of your power. You cover all God's armor so you can be firm against the devil's pitfalls." These verses talk about the importance of remaining firm in faith, as Peter also emphasizes in chapter 4.
1 John 3:18: "Little children, let us not love word or language, but by work and in truth." This passage reinforces the importance of sincere love and the actions that demonstrate this love, as Peter also highlights in chapter 4.
2 Timothy 2:22: "It also escapes the passions of youth, and follows justice, faith, love, and peace with those who, with a pure heart, invoke the Lord." This verse talks about the importance of following justice, faith, love, and peace, as Peter also highlights in chapter 4.
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